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Posts by Jeffrey Ellis, MD
We use them to greet others, and to help express our thoughts... but often our face steals the spotlight leaving our hands with little attention. There are some simple tips that you can try to keep the skin on your hands feeling baby smooth. Unlike your face, your hands need rich heavy creams. Shea butter, Cutemol, and Neutrogena Norwegian formula are some of our favorites. You should apply hand...
1/20/2008 3:39:43 PM
Researchers in Canada looked at 153 YouTube videos about vaccination and immunization. They found that over half of the videos published childhood, flu and HPV vaccines in a negative or ambiguous light. Forty-five of them contradict recommendations contained in the Canadian Immunization Guide (2006). Videos that portray vaccinations in a negative light receive significantly more traffic than those...
12/14/2007 7:54:06 AM
Looking forward to the holiday party this year? Here are some tips to get your skin party-ready: Do you have rough skin on your upper arms? Sometimes called "chicken skin" the medical term for this condition is keratosis pilaris. The condition is worsened by friction and dry skin - both of which are more common in winter. There are many over the counter, and prescription medications that may help you....
12/6/2007 9:27:53 AM
We wanted to share with you an important study from the American Journal of Medicine: "Smoking cessation may be a potentially important target for the prevention and management of psoriasis." In this study, researchers have shown that current, past, as well as cumulative levels of smoking, are associated with an increased risk of psoriasis. And the more you smoke.... the higher your risk. Prenatal...
11/30/2007 5:40:11 PM
A recent article published in Preventive Medicine titled "Is ultraviolet B irradiance inversely associated with incidence rates of endometrial cancer: an ecological study of 107 countries" suggests that the sun may lower the risk of endometrial cancer. In this study, researches tried to relate the incidence of endometrial cancer in 107 countries to a long list of variables. After reviewing the data,...
11/28/2007 8:28:59 AM
Nearly every day, patients ask us about their toenails - concerned that they are too thick. Wearing sandals or flip-flops, or just walking around barefoot, can be a major embarrassment if you have thick, crumbly or yellow nails. Most attribute their nail changes to a fungal infection of the nail, called Onychomycosis. Though this is often the case, fungus is not the only cause of nail changes. Other...
11/27/2007 1:27:43 PM
Now that the weather is getting colder, we are already seeing many patients with severely chapped lips. The best way to deal with chapped lips is to avoid the dry, cold weather that can cause them in the first place. Since heading for the tropics is not too practical for most people, here are some tips to keep your lips happy this winter season. Protect your lips. Before you go out-and several times...
11/21/2007 9:46:29 AM
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